Shopify has re-engineered its CLI `app dev` command with a suite of improvements available through early access to the Next-Gen Dev Platform. The updated command now isolates all changes to your chosen development store, allows you to preview app configuration changes without running app deploy, and supports extension additions and deletions without restarting the dev process. Your app is also automatically installed on your development store, streamlining the entire workflow.
These improvements significantly reduce friction in the app development lifecycle. Developers no longer need to restart their development environment or run additional deployment commands to test configuration changes, cutting down iteration time substantially. The automatic app installation and real-time extension management mean teams can move faster from concept to testing, making the development experience more fluid and productive for building Shopify apps.
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